Jim Breuer tells Tucker Carlson about his vaccine stance — and lock-step leftists predictably launch ad-hominem attacks against comedian



Comedian and "Saturday Night Live" alum Jim Breuer appeared on "Tucker Carlson Tonight" Wednesday to discuss his headline-grabbing decision to not perform in venues that require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for entry — and following the interview, the left performed a predictable lockstep lunge, demonizing the comic with ad-hominem attacks.

What are the details?

Breuer explained to Carlson that some of his fans have been upset about vaccine mandates, telling him they're "not comfortable with getting a COVID shot" but "can't come see you perform unless I do that.'"

He also compared those behind such mandates to animal trainers at amusement parks: "It's like feeding the seal the fish. Hey ... you wanna come see a concert?" Breuer offered an obligatory seal-like noise for emphasis, then asked of the vaccine mandate powers that be, "Why would you do that?"

Breuer added that the "new narrative" says "the unvaccinated are the beast. Kill the beast. This program goes on forever." With that, Breuer switched to an evil-sounding voice and intoned, "Kill the beast! The beast is the unvaccinated! Kill them!"

Invoking President Joe Biden's vaccine mandate announced last week, Breuer said "our leader ... pointed the finger like we're the demons. I'm not vaccinated. I had COVID. You're not gonna tell me about my body. I know my body. I know my morals. I know my faith. You don't ... threaten me and everyone else as if we're the demons."

After sharing that two fully vaccinated friends of his are sick with the virus and lamenting that few authority figures are encouraging others to get healthy, Breuer added that the overwhelming majority of people reacted positively to his vaccine stance and said "thank you for speaking up."

He concluded that we're in a time of "good versus evil" and "power versus the powerless" but that "it's time for the power of the fearless ... the fearless have to start rising. We know something's wrong."

Tucker Carlson - Jim Breuer Rants On Vaccine Mandates For His Comedy Showsyoutu.be

How did the left react?

You need not be Nostradamus to predict that the left came together on cue and ripped Breuer for daring to speak up — and it was all ad-hominem attacks:

  • "This is how Goat Boy is doing these days," the Huffington Post opined, adding that Breuer's take "got weird in a hurry."
  • HipHopWired said Breuer's interview with Carlson "was all bad" and showed the comic "was an Op all along."
  • Uproxx's headline blared, "'SNL' Vet Jim Breuer Went On Tucker Carlson To Rant About Vaccines (And Demons), And All People Did Was Make Goat Boy Jokes."
  • The title of Raw Story's piece was "Vaccine-bashing comedian makes animal noises to protest mandates in bizarre Tucker Carlson interview."

Here are other tweeted nuggets of left-wing wisdom, so universally jam-packed with substance it's surprising the takes remained as brief as they did:

People who refuse to get vaccinated should be forced to listen to Jim Breuer.That will fix them. https://t.co/TeRSylf4Wv

— John Pavlovitz (@johnpavlovitz) 1631757613.0

If you watch Jim Breuer carefully, that's the best argument for getting vaccinated to prevent getting whatever Covi… https://t.co/JuhhjzGtgm

— Grant Stern is fully vaccinated (@grantstern) 1631767198.0

@RexChapman At least Jim Breuer looks like he’s doing terrific. 🥴

— Jenny Johnson (@JennyJohnsonHi5) 1631758007.0

Social media melts down after Mel Gibson salutes Trump during weekend UFC match



Mel Gibson, award-winning actor and filmmaker, caught the ire of the internet over the last several days after he dared salute former President Donald Trump during a Saturday UFC match.

What are the details?

Gibson and Trump both attended the UFC 264 fight between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday, when Trump entered the arena to raucous cheers and applause.

Gibson, 65, was standing near the former president's path through the crowd and was seen in a TikTok video saluting him.

Author John Pavlovitz hit out at Gibson on Twitter, writing, "Mel Gibson is who we thought he was."

Mel Gibson is who we thought he was.

— John Pavlovitz (@johnpavlovitz) 1626128046.0

Another user complained, "The crazy thing is, you didn't even need to know why Mel Gibson was trending to know that he probably did something s****y. Rest in hell to his dead career."

"Of course Mel Gibson gave Trump a salute at the UFC game, they both have shared fondness for Nazis and white supremacists," yet another user thundered. "If you're more upset that I accidentally referred to the UFC match as a game than the fact that Mel Gibson is a racist, homophobic anti semite who counts being verbally abusive towards women as one of his favorite past times then may I suggest you rethink your priorities."

Yet another chimed in, "Yes, not a surprise. Both guys know how to salute but know nothing of the military."

"Can't say I was surprised. Also I can't believe I used to be a huge fan of his. I can't watch any of his movies anymore," another complained.

Another raged, "Mel Gibson saluting Trump shouldn't suprise anyone. Nazis salute other Nazis."

What else?

In 2020, Gibson told Fox News that he simply isn't qualified to speak out about politics.

"Who the hell cares what I think?" he said at the time. "I'm not an expert — what am I qualified to talk about?"

It is not known at the time of this reporting whether the "Braveheart" actor — who has never spoken out in support of the former president — is a current Trump supporter.

Pro-mask social media melts down over updated CDC guidance, vows to wear masks indefinitely: 'Empowering anti-maskers and anti-vaxers'



Social media users have come out en masse against the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's new guidance regarding masks, vowing to continue covering their faces indefinitely.

On Thursday, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky announced that fully vaccinated Americans can return to life without masks.

The directive was a full pivot from advice issued earlier in the month.

What are the details?

Many social media users responded to the announcement with concern, and in some cases, outright disdain.

Dr. Jason Johnson, MSNBC political contributor and radio host, wrote, "I will continue to wear a mask in closed buildings and restaurants thank you. [I]t's not an imposition on anyone else or doubting the CDC, it's just added caution."

I will continue to wear a mask in closed buildings and restaurants thank you 😷 👀 it's not an imposition on anyone e… https://t.co/l51SWZ2eti

— Dr. Jason Johnson (@DrJasonJohnson) 1620968294.0

Dr. Leana Wen, former head of Planned Parenthood and CNN analyst, added, "The CDC has gone from one extreme to another, from over-caution to throwing caution into the wind. By not requiring proof of vaccination, they are essentially eliminating mask mandates & physical distancing. This could DISINCENTIVIZE vaccination."

The CDC has gone from one extreme to another, from over-caution to throwing caution into the wind.By not requirin… https://t.co/0rE5c1bkOq

— Leana Wen, M.D. (@DrLeanaWen) 1620950461.0

In response to a Grabien tweet that read, "Mika [Brzezinski] & Joe [Scarborough] both say they'll keep wearing masks on planes despite being vaccinated," the MSNBC host added, "The CDC says it as well. Probably a smart thing to do now, and a good idea to keep a mask on hand in the future if that person in the seat next to you starts the hacking and sneezing routine in flu season."

The CDC says it as well. Probably a smart thing to do now, and a good idea to keep a mask on hand in the future if… https://t.co/i3f6DxqLSj

— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) 1620989516.0

Prominent gun control activist David Hogg added, "I feel the need to continue wearing my mask outside even though I'm fully vaccinated because the inconvenience of having to wear a mask is more than worth it to have people not think I'm a conservative[.]"

I feel the need to continue wearing my mask outside even though I’m fully vaccinated because the inconvenience of h… https://t.co/GuIZaYkBy1

— David Hogg (@davidhogg111) 1620997596.0

Author John Pavlovitz wrote, "I haven't had a cold in 15 months. I'll be wearing a mask."

I haven't had a cold in 15 months.I'll be wearing a mask.

— John Pavlovitz (@johnpavlovitz) 1620998331.0

Another user wrote, "I've been supportive and defensive for the most part of the CDC all along, but this statement is reckless. You're empowering anti-maskers and anti-vaxers. You know, the ones keeping the World from resuming some normalcy and who are continuing to kill others and/or make them ill."

Another added, "At my doctors office there is a sign on the door that says 'You will wear a mask past this door regardless of the current advisories. Put in on or turn around.' Yes!"

One user even said that the move was counterintuitive to protecting children.

"So, are we just actively not protecting the kids anymore?" the user asked in response to the CDC's announcement. "Vaccines were approved for 12+ just days ago. Getting all that done takes time and what about the rest of them? It may not hit kids as hard, but it still f***ing sucks and can have complications."

"I ain't taking my mask off till we are done," one user proclaimed. "I care about others."

Another user called the science into question, and wrote, "I'll continue to wear my mask because still a lot of people not vaccinated. How can I really know who is vaccinated? How long does the Pfizer vaccine last in body?"

"With so many refusing to vaccinate, how can I feel safe indoors when I see someone without a mask? How to keep our kids safe in these settings? Relying on honor system for my family's health? This is a mistake," one user insisted.

Finally, one user added, "[CDC] said if ur vaccinated and still wear your mask, you're sexy."

What else?

During Thursday's White House press briefing, Walensky said that Americans who have waited two weeks after receiving their second COVID-19 vaccine can return to mostly normal, pre-pandemic behaviors in the vast majority of settings.

In her remarks, Walensky said, “Anyone who is fully vaccinated can participate in indoor and outdoor activities, large or small, without wearing a mask or physical distancing. If you are fully vaccinated, you can start doing the things that you had stopped doing because of the pandemic. We have all longed for this moment, when we can get back to some sense of normalcy."

The infectious diseases expert added, "Based on the continuing downward trajectory of cases, the scientific data on the performance of our vaccines, and our understanding of how the virus spreads, that moment has come for those who are fully vaccinated."

Unvaccinated Americans should continue masking and engaging in social distancing, Walensky advised.

“This is an exciting and powerful moment, it could only happen because of the work of so many who made sure we have the rapid administration of three safe and effective vaccines," she proclaimed.

The Associated Press reports that about 154 million Americans — more than 46% of the population — have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. More than 117 million Americans are fully vaccinated.